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Italian football federation president Gravina under investigation for alleged embezzlement
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Italian football federation president Gravina under investigation for alleged embezzlement

The Hindu  

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina is being investigated by Rome prosecutors for alleged embezzlement and money laundering linked to an auction of TV rights. Gravina, who volunteered to meet with the prosecutors and denies any wrongdoing, is accused of illegally using money from the TV rights auction in 2018 when he led the third division, for the sale of …

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India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit
1 year ago

India’s sports ministry suspends wrestling federation days after Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik quit

The Independent  

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Hermoso says she received threats after being kissed by president of Spanish soccer federation
1 year, 1 month ago

Hermoso says she received threats after being kissed by president of Spanish soccer federation

Associated Press  

MADRID — Jenni Hermoso received threats in the fallout from being kissed by the president of the Spanish federation at the Women’s World Cup final, she said in an interview published by Spanish GQ on Monday. “I have received threats, and that is something you never get used to.” Hermoso did not elaborate on the threats, saying only she had …

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FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales in sexual assault scandal
1 year, 2 months ago

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales in sexual assault scandal

The Hindu  

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish football president, the sport’s governing body said in a written verdict explaining the decision. The provisional ban was imposed “particularly so that potential testimonies could be given freely and without any type of pressure, fear or reprisals,” FIFA disciplinary judge Jorge Palacio …

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UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA’s invites scrutiny over relaxing international ban on Russia

The Hindu  

A reputation built over decades that European football body UEFA is the good guy compared to FIFA as a cartoon caricature villain is being tested in this tough season for off-field politics. A UEFA statement Tuesday quoted Čeferin saying Russian men’s and women’s teams stay excluded until the war is over but that by banning children “we directly discriminate against …

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'I won't resign': Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales won't step down over World Cup kiss controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

'I won't resign': Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales won't step down over World Cup kiss controversy

Firstpost  

Luis Rubiales defiantly told an emergency general assembly of the federation “I won’t resign” four times in quick succession and claimed he was a victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists.” Facing his possible removal from office, the president of the Spanish football federation refused to resign Friday despite an uproar for kissing a player on the lips without …

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Spanish soccer player says a kiss on the lips with federation president was not consensual
1 year, 3 months ago

Spanish soccer player says a kiss on the lips with federation president was not consensual

The Hindu  

The embattled president of Spain’s soccer federation defiantly refused to step down Friday after insisting that a kiss on the lips with Women’s Soccer player Jenni Hermoso was consensual, an assertion that Hermoso strongly denied. Instead, he said on Friday that he is the victim of a witch hunt by “false feminists.” While Rubiales held his ground, federation vice president …

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Spalletti agrees terms to take over as Italy coach: reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Spalletti agrees terms to take over as Italy coach: reports

The Hindu  

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spalletti, the federation’s top choice, will sign a three-year contract until September 2026. The former Napoli boss has held several telephone conversations …

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Indian Federation flies 250-feet long banner in New York to welcome PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Federation flies 250-feet long banner in New York to welcome PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Federation of Indian Associations on Wednesday fly a 250-feet-long banner over the Hudson River, in New York to welcome prime minister Narendra Modi for his first four-day state visit to the United States. Follow PM Modi in US LIVE UPDATES The 250-feet-long banner flying over the river features Indian prime minister Narendra Modi and US president Joe Biden with the …

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Grappling With Wrestlers' Protest, Brij Bhushan Blames Cong’s Hooda; He Calls for SC-monitored CBI probe
1 year, 11 months ago

Grappling With Wrestlers' Protest, Brij Bhushan Blames Cong’s Hooda; He Calls for SC-monitored CBI probe

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India Chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has refused to resign despite the heat on him and has given a political twist to the matter, saying the protesting players have been instigated by Haryana Congress leader Deepender Hooda. Singh told News18 that it was a “political conspiracy" against him by the former Haryana Wrestling Association chief and Congress …

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Wrestlers protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur meets players, says allegations are serious in nature
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur meets players, says allegations are serious in nature

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Amid protests, a crucial meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and the agitating wrestlers was held at his official residence in Delhi. Phogat alleged Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually exploited women wrestlers for many years. Top players join the protest Top Indian wrestlers including three-time CWG champion Vinesh Phogat and the …

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French soccer president steps back pending investigation
1 year, 11 months ago

French soccer president steps back pending investigation

Associated Press  

PARIS — Noël Le Graët agreed to step back from his duties as president of the French soccer federation on Wednesday following an emergency executive committee meeting into his behavior. The 81-year-old Le Graët has faced claims of sexual harassment and the soccer federation is the target of an investigation ordered by French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra. The federation said …

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Asian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president
2 years, 1 month ago

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president

The Hindu  

Asian Hockey Federation CEO Mohammad Tayyab Ikram of Macau was on Saturday elected as the new president of the International Hockey Federation, succeeding India’s Narinder Batra as its full-time chief. Ikram defeated Marc Coudron of Belgium 79-47 in the 48th FIH Congress held virtually. Seif Ahmed was the acting president of the FIH following Batra’s resignation from the top post …

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Hockey India condoles demise of women's federation secretary Amrit Bose
3 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India condoles demise of women's federation secretary Amrit Bose

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India has condoled the demise of 84-year-old Amrit Bose, who passed away on Sunday and who held many important positions in the hockey circuit in India. Along with being the Indian Women's Hockey Federation Secretary, Amrit Bose also carried out tenures as an International Technical Official and President of the Delhi Women Hockey Association. Expressing Hockey India's condolences to …

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Former Russian athletics president Dmitry Shlyakhtin banned in doping cover-up case
3 years, 10 months ago

Former Russian athletics president Dmitry Shlyakhtin banned in doping cover-up case

Firstpost  

The Athletics Integrity Unit said the case involved “submission of forged documents and false explanations” in a 15-month probe into why high jumper Danil Lysenko wasn’t available for drug testing. Moscow: The former head of Russia’s track and field federation was among five officials banned on Wednesday for obstructing an anti-doping investigation into a world champion. Former federation president Dmitry …

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Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President
4 years, 3 months ago

Luis Rubiales Re-elected Spanish Football Federation President

News 18  

Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales was re-elected unopposed, with a new four-year mandate, the federation said on Monday. The federation announced the news on Twitter and posted reactions from other football officials, including FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Born in Las Palmas, Rubiales played for several lower league clubs after coming through the Valencia and Atletico Madrid youth systems and …

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